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Duties

Verb / ˈdu:ti:z / Another word for duties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tasks or jobs that someone is expected to do.

Synonyms & similar words

responsibility obligation duty tariff responsibilities tasks obligations chores assignments missions functions roles jobs errands work labors services appointments commitments charges engagements occupations positions posts

Synonyms by register

Formal

responsibilities obligations commitments tasks

Informal

chores jobs work things to do

Literary

burdens charges vows

Antonyms

privileges rights freedoms exemptions leisure idleness

Common collocations

  • perform duties
  • duty calls
  • moral duty
  • legal duties
  • daily duties
  • primary duty
  • duty of care
  • sense of duty

Word family

noun duty
verb duty
adjective dutiful
adverb dutifully

Usage note

While 'duties' often refers to obligations, it can also mean taxes or tariffs. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She has many duties as the manager of the store.
  2. My duties as a babysitter include playing with the kids and making sure they are safe.
  3. The soldier's duties included protecting the country and its citizens.
  4. As a doctor, his duties were to help sick people and make them healthy again.

Quotes

  • It is not only our duty to America, but also to ourselves and our posterity to see that this country is kept free and strong.
  • The first duty of a man is to think for himself.
  • The happiness and prosperity of our citizens is the ultimate goal of our duties and responsibilities as leaders.

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